Lecturer In Employability Skills

We are excited to be recruiting a dedicated and inspiring NEET Employability Lecturer to join our team at Sandwell College. Reporting to the Head of Section / Programme Lead, this fixed-term, part-time position is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about planning, delivering and assessing engaging employability and work-skills programmes that help young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) to re-engage and progress into education, employment or training.

• Plan and deliver inclusive employability, work-readiness and personal development sessions
• Assess learner progress, give constructive feedback and maintain accurate learner records
• Provide one-to-one mentoring and tailored support to remove barriers to learning
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, intervening early to improve retention
• Embed English, maths, ICT and practical workplace skills into learning
• Work with colleagues, families and external partners to support learners’ progression back into Sandwell College and to safeguard learners

• A Level 3 teaching/training qualification (or equivalent) and relevant English and maths qualifications
• A Level 3 assessor qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• Experience of delivering employability or vocational training, and of supporting NEET or disengaged young people
• Experience of planning lessons, assessing learner progress, and providing one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Experience of teaching Functional Skills English, maths or ICT, and of working with parents/carers and external agencies, would be an advantage
• Strong communication and learner-engagement skills, with the ability to motivate learners and build their confidence
• Effective behaviour management and inclusive practice, adapting your teaching to individual needs
• Good organisation, record-keeping and IT skills, with the ability to track attendance and learner progress

To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£32,538 - £49,220), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:

• DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• Certificate in Education
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
• DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
• DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£27,248 - £30,658).

Not Accepted as Stand Alone

Qualifications:

• PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
• SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
• Masters in Education
• TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.

• Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
• Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave
  , plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
• Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
• Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
• Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
• Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for…